小こ賢ざかしい

i-adjective

clever in an annoying way; shrewd; crafty; impertinent

Describes someone who is overly clever, cunning, or cheeky in a way that irritates others. Often carries a negative, condescending tone. Can also imply pretentiousness or insolence.

• 彼かれの小こ賢ざかしい言いい訳わけにはうんざりだ。

  I'm fed up with his crafty excuses.

• あの子こは小こ賢ざかしくて、すぐに大人おとなのご機き嫌げんを取とろうとする。

  That kid is impertinent and always tries to curry favor with adults.